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Ultimate African Adventure

Day 1: Arrival In Victoria Falls

Your African adventure begins as you are met and warmly greeted at the Livingstone airport in Zambia. Enjoy an afternoon guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, which straddles the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Watch as the mighty Zambezi River, forced through a fissure, cascades down 300 hundred vertical feet. The spray from the falls can be powerful so be prepared for getting wet. Overnight at Sindabezi Island.

Days 3 - 4: South Luangwa Walking Safari

Head into the bush after an early morning flight from Livingstone to Mfuwe, the gateway into one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries, South Luangwa National Park Leaving the airstrip behind, your game viewing experience begins as you travel by open vehicle with an experienced guide.

Arriving at a comfortable camp in an untouched and unspoiled part of the park, you become truly immersed in the sights and sounds of the bush. Over the next few days your senses awaken as you feel Africa beneath your feet and are safely introduced to the home of the Big Five under the guidance of well trained, knowledgeable, native guides and scouts. The emphasis is on absorbing the never ending cycle of the environment with its hierarchy of prey and predator and intimate wildlife viewing not on distances walked.

Beginning around dawn after tea and a biscuit, expect to walk 3-4 hours each morning exploring different habitats near camp. Your guide and scout will consider signs of wildlife, your walking pace and your interests in determining the route. Although guides are intimately familiar with the terrain and where animals tend to congregate, you never know what wildlife you may encounter.

Returning to camp, savor a hearty brunch and discuss the animal sightings from the morning’s walk. Enjoy a good book and a siesta before heading out in the late afternoon for sun downers and a night game drive to view nocturnal animal behavior. Overnight at either Zungulila or Chindeni Camp.

Days 5 - 7: South Luangwa Traditional Safari

Armed with insight gained from tracking footprints and examining spoor while walking the land, spend the next three days exploring different habitats in this game rich section of South Luangwa. South Luangwa is the most well-known of Zambia’s National Parks due to its incredible concentrations of wildlife. The Luangwa River is the most intact major river system in Africa and yearly flooding causes the course of the river to change, creating wildlife-rich oxbow lakes. Our game drives will search for elephants, giraffe, antelopes, baboons, buffalo, hippos, zebra, and kudu. These animals are stalked by numerous predators including lion, leopard, and hyena, with occasional sightings of the rare wild dog. Return each afternoon for a sumptuous outdoor dinner overlooking the Kapamba River. Overnight at Kapamba or Bilimungwe.

Days 8 - 10: Lake Malawi National Park

Start early this morning as you travel out of the park and back to Mfuwe for your flight into Malawi. On arrival in Lilongwe, you will be met for the 45 min. light aircraft flight to Likoma Island. Enjoy three nights at the remarkable Kaya Mawa lodge, a place of truly unique character on the southern tip of Likoma Island, Lake Malawi. It is a wonderful way to experience the lake, its people and of course relax! Lake Malawi, which stretches nearly 365 miles from north to south and up to 52 miles in width, is Malawi’s most prominent feature. It is Africa’s third largest lake and arguably, the most beautiful. Likoma Island, situated in the far north of Lake Malawi, is the larger of two small islands very close to the Mozambique coastline. To visit the island is to step back in time; just 10 sq mi with one small dirt road and six vehicles, the local population survives largely by fishing, rice and cassava farming. The island has hundreds of huge baobab trees and a number of glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves, perfect for relaxing or photography.

Spend these days at leisure enjoying as many or as few activities as you wish. Snorkeling in Lake Malawi is always a highlight, and masks, snorkels, and fins are provided in each room. Lake Malawi is home to over 1000 species of freshwater fish, many of them colorful cichlids endemic to the lake. Several Laser one and Laser two sailboats are available, and if you’ve never sailed there are qualified instructors available to teach you. Likoma Island is known for its friendly locals and a walk or mountain bike ride on the island may take you to the market or to St. Peter’s Cathedral in Mbamba town. This cathedral, built over 100 years ago, contains a crucifix made from a branch of the tree under which David Livingstone's heart is buried and the choir stalls are carved out of soapstone with elaborate decoration. Overnights Kaya Mawa.

Day 11: Departure

Say good bye to the engaging Malawians you have come to know at Kaya Mawa before boarding the airplane for your flight back to Lilongwe. Consider extending your trip with a visit to another African destination before departing for home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 2: Victoria Falls

Sindabezi is a private island in the middle of the Zambezi River and the ultimate base camp for exploring Victoria Falls and surrounding areas. Select from numerous activities (fully inclusive with your stay) to partake including; mokoro canoeing to a deserted island for lunch, boating up the river at sunrise or sunset looking for wildlife, fishing, or head out on a guided bicycle trip into nearby villages. Alternatively you may also choose to visit the Tongabezi Trust School, an incredible success story supported by the lodge, or the nearby Maramba market. Additional active choices in the area include the world’s best one day white water rafting trip featuring Class V rapids, bungee jumping off the bridge over the Zambezi, canoeing above the Falls, parasailing or horseback riding (not included, at additional cost, and at your own risk – if interested we suggest adding an extra day to fully take advantage of the high adrenaline adventure activities available).